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Jacob Zuma has flooded his party with notable looters and he’s positioning them for the big day, the dreaded day of the MK Party takeover of the KZN provincial government.

The launch of the Patrice Motsepe presidential campaign is wrongly labelled once it is described as an ANC government presidential campaign.

Setting clear savings goals whether it is to put money aside to pay a deposit for a house or car and reviewing them as the months go by is a recipe for success.

Bafana Bafana have moved one place up to 60th in the latest Fifa rankings

Two suspects arrested in connection with Marikana mass shooting are set to appear in Athlone Court

Cyril Ramaphosa will focus on Early Childhood Development at the Basic Education Sector Lekgotla

Two people were killed and three others were wounded outside the court.

Twelve pupils were killed in an accident in Vanderbijlpark on the Vaal on Monday

The dispute began after the couple defended their right to heat palak paneer in a campus microwave.

In the wake of the Bondi Beach terrorist attack last month, Australia toughened its gun laws on Tuesday.

Attendees at Davos are steeling themselves for major disruption — not only to the local traffic thanks to heightened security, but possibly to the existing world order.

Thousands of Senegal fans join the parade to celebrate Afcon champions on their return home.

The new government is addressing fuel shortages and strengthening the budget but many are not happy.

Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba is accused by Burkina Faso of trying to kill current President Ibrahim Traoré.

Ogun state police say they have made one arrest as they look into the death of the Afrofuji artist.

The Reserve Bank is looking to review the prime lending rate used to determine home loans and other debt in South Africa, but experts say it is unlikely to have the impact they want.

The council-run store in the Queensgate Centre supports about 100 families a week, organisers say.

Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Wednesday, 21 January 2026.

The Somerset centre is described as a ‘vital safety net’ offering people a warm and safe venue.

Former IPID head Robert McBride will continue testifying at the Ad Hoc Committee hearing.

Fikile Mbalula added that the election year must be “the decisive year to fix local government”.

McBride says Phahlane isn’t smeared but is a senior police figure facing multiple criminal trials.

Government has maintained South Africa’s conduct did not breach diplomatic or security protocols.

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Justin Gaethje describes himself as the “underdog” against Paddy Pimblett on Saturday at UFC 324.

Good news and bad news.

New blood on the Chiefs bench.

IFS says system failing to deliver for those who need it and ministers face stark choices with white paper imminent

The government is facing “crunch time” over the rising costs and failures of special needs education for children in England, according to a report by the Institute for Fiscal Studies.

The IFS said government spending on educating children with special needs would double between...

The department is still mulling over extended South African driving licences in 2026. However, when it does go ahead, the price will go up …

Entries for the Mrs South Africa 2026 beauty pageant are open. However, there are only five days left until the application deadline.

South Africa’s largest immigration reform programme yet sees a host of overhauls to boost the economy. Here’s why …

Authorities have cautioned the public against the spread of AI-generated images of the Vanderbijlpark student transport minibus crash.

According to the GDE, attending a illegal school has severe consequences for pupils and that reports issued by these schools are invalid.

Enjoy a twist on the classic burger with this pilchard fishcake burger recipe.

Revisions are said to be extensive not only inside and out, but also underneath the S-Class’ bonnet.

13 young children tragically died in a head-on collision involving a scholar transport on the R553 Golden Highway in Vanderbijlpark on Monday.

Netflix has gone all-cash in its Warner Bros bid, escalating pressure on Paramount as a shareholder vote looms.

Whether you’re switching from springs to memory foam or just want to sleep cooler this summer, these Sealy mattress deals will have you waking up refreshed—and with cash left in your wallet.

Cartrack owner Karooooo has released its financial results for the third quarter of 2025/26.

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New research shows that there is an opportunity for electric cars to take off in South Africa.

The pricing for the new Toyota GR Corolla hot hatch has been uncovered ahead of its South African debut.

Steph Hoy dropped from 25 stone to eight stone after surgery.

How the third Monday of January came to be known as the most depressing day of the year.

Bosses, in a post to staff, say in hindsight, it was not a good use of charitable funds.